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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1920
Page
7
Massillon semipro rivals the Hoovers of North Canton 8 3 as Red Hart falters in the sixth inning. Eddie Munroe relieves and preserves the Massillon lead, with Hart’s early control giving way to a decisive seventh inning surge.
Hartle tied Storch in the first inning before Hobbs doubled and scored on Blackburns single after Williams struck out. In the eighth Scott reached on Boyle s error, Clancy singled, Munroe sacrificed, and Cain singled to score Scott and Clancy for the final runs of the game.
Junior Canton MLC swimmers outscored Akron Y in a Saturday meet. Welchmeyer led with three firsts in sprints and distance, while Wiser won distance and Fohl the 40 yard backstroke. Akron's Immerman and Dillenschneider took underwater and diving events. Canton was disqualified in the 80 yard relay for a faulty disqualification.
The Yankees routed Cleveland 14 to 0 as Babe Ruth hit his seventeenth homer of the season and scored three times. Pipp added three two base hits while Indiana failed to chase the Yankees, leaving Ruth and company dominant throughout the game.
The 1919-20 season features Londsos facing Mort Henderson in Akron on June 15. Greek wrestler Londos tabs Henderson as a rival veteran, with Henderson entering as a longtime title contender in this mat sport card.
A fragmented report notes a schedule with a late day game and rests on July 14 in New York and Boston. Harry leads the contest as fans boo the favorite while Washington and Perking of the Athletic both return to form, boosting their batting positions.
Philadelphia June 14 Pittsburgh fanciers celebrated a stunning win by Prince Hope owned by Alvin C Spingier of Pittsburgh. The dog captured the best setter special and excelled in unclassified specials after debuting in Philadelphia against a strong field. Prince Hope combines field trial and bench show traits, a long sought combination in setters.
Frank Moran of Pittsburgh and Johnny Coulon of Chicago return to the United States from abroad. Moran plans to pursue Georges Carpentier and aims to meet him before September before returning to England for a bout with Joe Beckett. Conlon is set to box Jimmy Wilde in London next fall.
New York welterweight champion Jack Britton to box Marty Cross in Jersey City for 12 rounds Monday. Britton then heads to Boston Saturday to face Tommy Carcoran, amid recent wrangle with local authorities.
Akron in the International league continued its success away from home as Indian Jim Thorpe returned from injury to steal a base and score twice. The Akron club mounted a strong attack, scoring five runs in the first two innings and adding four more late to beat Reading five to nine.
The St. Louis Cardinals under Branch Rickey as of early season pace have won 10 of 12, playing fast aggressive ball with timely hitting and strong pitching. They have dominated the Brooklyn Dodgers and challenged the New York Giants on their eastern trip.
Uniontown speedway promoters and drivers predict record speeds for the Universal trophy race opening Saturday. Ralph Mulford tunes a car for fast laps and others claim the course is in top condition. Daily practice runs aim to qualify for the 225 mile event as drivers seek good luck in preliminary tests.
Pittsburgh report notes contractor jumpers drifting to organized baseball as big league clubs fail to enforce free agent rules. Bill Evans ex-Pirate reportedly joined Detroit Americans after leaving Oil City while Walter Kinney of the Athletics returns to Connie Mack’s club after persuasion. The piece argues harsher penalties against contract breakers could curb the flipflop.
Nearly 30 000 fans saw the Yankees smother the Indians as Babe Ruth hit his seventeenth homer. George Sisler starred for the Pirates with four hits and a home run. The Athletics lost to Detroit as the Mackmen slipped toward the American League cellar.
A wry verse by W FF Kirk recalls a mother-in-law as a formidable “queen of overseers.” The speaker jokes about feisty, relentless control and enduring love as he reflects on a last farewell.
The Noakers defeated Sebring 4 to 2 after a lengthy rain delay. Mills pitched well for Sebring, Leasure held the Noakers, and a late eighth inning rally powered Noakers to the win the rally featured Kipfer Zandt singles Mamaux and Guertal double scoring Mamaux and a late double play.
Pat Moran heads to bolster Cincinnati by adding new reserves after a string of injuries. The Reds rely on two substitutes and five pitchers with Walter Reuther as the only dependable hurler while Eddie Roush’s absence exposes defensive weaknesses. Moran stresses the need for capable players to sustain last season’s championship form.
In Class B amateur baseball at Crystal Park on Sunday the Parkers defeated the Mohawks 7-6 after 10 innings. Cazan of Crystal Park and Kohl of Mohawks combined for 19 strikeouts. both pitchers carried heavy workloads with 11 and 8 walks respectively, as fielding loosened on a muddy field.
Cincinnati Reds won 1-0 in Brooklyn to seize first place in the National League. Ring pitched for Cincinnati against former Canton resident Rube Marquard of the Brooklyn club, in a tight contest marked by a wild sixth inning that helped Daubert score.
Oarsmen from Columbia Cornell and Syracuse planned to resume practice on Lake Cayuga Monday under coaches Rice Courtney and Teneyek. The week focuses on shaping crews for the Saturday intercollegiate event as Pennsylvania crews are expected to arrive early next week.
New York light weight Eddie Fitzsimmons, who recently beat Lew Tendler, headlines a 12 round main event against Ralph Brady of Syracuse at the Armory A A in Jersey City tonight.
Officials at Ohio Northern University Ada praised Charles Bolen for football basketball and baseball duties. Bolen will return for another year despite a weak wrist and limited 1911 games. He played at Ohio State earning All American mentions and helped two championship teams. Ohio Northern fielded a winless football team last fall with 21 veterans back next season while Bolen directed a winning basketball squad and a 3 of 5 baseball record.
Canton's wrestling fans welcomed news that Martin Plestina and Stanislaus Zbyszko, billed as giants, will wrestle in New York next Labor Day with the winner earning a title shot at Joe Stecher of Nebraska. Plestina and Zbyszko have tentative consented to perform. Zbyszko’s manager Herman will take a $15,000 guarantee and Burns, who trained Gotch, $5,000 for handling Zbyszko.
The U S tennis team will face France in Davis Cup play at Eastbourne England on July 8 9 and 10. The winner advances to meet Britain at Scarborough on July 16 and 17.
Canton Driving Park at Starkee fairgrounds advertises a four race Monday slate and a packed Tuesday lineup. Monday features a 2:18 trot for $1000 and the McKinley Hotel event. Tuesday offers the Dueber Hampden Cup 2:10 trot for $1000, Upham Cup 2:10 trot for $1000, and the 2:19 pace for $700 with 49 and 13 nominations respectively. The field includes numerous notable pacers and trotters led by Signal Boy and John Bingham among others.
Canton emerged as the preferred venue for the 1921 Ohio championship trapshooting event as shooters from the northern half of Ohio favored the Canton club. Local shooter F. Deal won a handicap event at the recent Cincinnati tourney. Dayton rivaled Canton with prior Grand American handicaps, but northern gunners stayed loyal to Canton.
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